Stress Free Zone

Stress Free Zone The SFZ is a relaxing space dedicated to student self-care and stress reduction, located on the 3rd floor of the William Pitt Union.

The Stress Free Zone (SFZ) is a space where students at the University of Pittsburgh can learn and regularly practice evidence-based, mind/body stress reduction skills. We offer walk-in hours for students to take a purposeful break in between classes and focus on mindfulness based meditation. We also offer yoga classes, meditation classes, and other stress free events designed for college and graduate students. Everything in the SFZ is Free for all Pitt students.

Meet us on Friday, October 20th from 11:00-12:00pm for yoga, breath work, and reflection. 🤍Registration required — you d...
10/11/2023

Meet us on Friday, October 20th from 11:00-12:00pm for yoga, breath work, and reflection. 🤍

Registration required — you don’t want to miss this! 📋

Need a second to breathe + have a mindful break? 🫁🧠Sometimes all it takes to cool down from a stressful situation is gra...
10/05/2023

Need a second to breathe + have a mindful break? 🫁🧠

Sometimes all it takes to cool down from a stressful situation is grabbing a book, 📖
or showing up for yourself on the mat. 🧘🏽‍♂️

Check out our SFZ yoga class schedule online, or skim our bookshelf next time you visit the space. 🤍

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."      - Pablo PicasoDo you enjoy painting with water colors? D...
10/04/2023

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."
      - Pablo Picaso

Do you enjoy painting with water colors? Do you know there are several mindfulness benefits to using water colors? Stop in the SFZ during the times listed and a SFZ peer educator will guide you through some mindfulness exercises with water colors.

Paints and paper provided.

Therapy Dog Monday 💙🐾💛
10/02/2023

Therapy Dog Monday 💙🐾💛

Swipe for a mini-tour of the SFZ ➡️From a daylight lamp to a massage chair, we have whatever you need to take a mindful ...
09/27/2023

Swipe for a mini-tour of the SFZ ➡️

From a daylight lamp to a massage chair, we have whatever you need to take a mindful break 🧘🏻

Move. Breathe. Paint. Join us next week, 9/25 @ 3 pm, at The Understory 🎨🧘🏻‍♀️Register online now.
09/19/2023

Move. Breathe. Paint.

Join us next week, 9/25 @ 3 pm, at The Understory 🎨🧘🏻‍♀️

Register online now.

We ❤️ pups here at the SFZ! Be sure to check our schedule to see when we will be hosting your favorite doggos 🦮Happy Mon...
09/18/2023

We ❤️ pups here at the SFZ!

Be sure to check our schedule to see when we will be hosting your favorite doggos 🦮

Happy Monday, Panthers — We hope Adrienne has put a smile on your face and given you a midday boost! 😊

The best corner here in the SFZ 📖🧘🏻‍♀️Take a bit of our mindful meditation space home with you TOMORROW at the Panther W...
09/12/2023

The best corner here in the SFZ 📖🧘🏻‍♀️

Take a bit of our mindful meditation space home with you TOMORROW at the Panther Wellness Fair — Wednesday, September 13th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on the WPU Patio

This is your time to engage with and utilize a variety of helpful resources, learn more about wellness info and activities, and even visit with some therapy dogs! 🦮

You can even get your free flu shot with your Panther Card.

See you tomorrow😊

y o g aMonday / Tuesday / Thursday from 7-8pmWednesdays 12-1pm Our space is small so we highly encourage registrations, ...
09/12/2023

y o g a

Monday / Tuesday / Thursday from 7-8pm

Wednesdays 12-1pm

Our space is small so we highly encourage registrations, but we also know the new online system is tricky so we’ll try to take as many walks in as possible!

All our classes are held in the SFZ, 3rd floor William Pitt Union. There are also classes down the hall in the gym from 7:15-8pm

We love Mondays 💙💛
09/11/2023

We love Mondays 💙💛

Therapy dogs and our Monday night yoga class starts today!
09/11/2023



Therapy dogs and our Monday night yoga class starts today!

Home Sweet Home [3rd floor]We’re open today for walk in hours 11am-3pm. Not sure how to utilize our walk in hours? Don’t...
09/08/2023

Home Sweet Home [3rd floor]

We’re open today for walk in hours 11am-3pm.
Not sure how to utilize our walk in hours? Don’t worry, there’s always a Stress Free Zone Peer Educator in the suave to help guide you through or answer any questions.

It’s best to carve out this time regularly for yourself now, before the stress starts to pile on. Make us a part of your daily / weekly routine!

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3959 Fifth Avenue 3rd Floor WPU
Pittsburgh, PA

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 3pm

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